Andrea read out the letter which was sent "up to heaven" via a balloon after the passing of the little boy's dad.

She did not notice the spooky sign at the time, but she later revealed that a white feather had been seen behind her.

The Loose Women host said: "When we did the item about the little boy who wrote the letter and attached it to the helium balloon, apparently when I was reading it out loud to you, a white feather fell down just behind me.

"Some people believe that's a sign of angels and people trying to get in touch with loved ones."